Friday, May 15, 2015

In loving memory of the beautiful centuries-old landmarks (Pictures from my visit to Nepal in 2014)

I have been shocked and saddened over the last few weeks after the earthquake in
Nepal (April 25, 2015). The experience of after shocks, jolts and
another earthquake (May 12, 2015) only prolongs this terrible tragedy for so many of us. My
heart goes out to everyone who is suffering and lost their loved ones. I
am continuing to pray for earthquake victims and mourning the loss of
life. Now I am deeply worried
about Monsoon rains that will create deadly land slides.....words can't
express my sadness!I am sharing some of the pictures that I have captured from my last visit to Kathmandu in December 2014 - March 24, 2015. I was born and brought up near the Hanuman Dhoka-Durbar square neighborhood of Kathmandu. I grew up seeing all the precious landmarks, stunning temples, beautiful wood carving, gold-topped pagodas - now all reduced to rubble. I am mourning for loss of Nepal's cultural past.

LET'S RESTORE AND REBUILD NEPAL'S HERITAGE!

Irina Bokova, the Director-General of the UN's cultural organization,
UNESCO, said there had been "extensive and irreversible damage" at the
world heritage site in the Kathmandu valley. Seven monument zones in the valley make up the world heritage site.The
three urban zones at the site are Durbar squares - meaning "noble
courts" - in the settlements of Kathmandu, Bhaktapur and Patan. Ms
Bokova describes these three complexes as "almost fully destroyed".....continue reading more here.

"A deeply carved window
with a shape that resembles a three-dimensional structure is the easiest
way to recognize the window. The surface gives in to a caved structure
that leads to a square frame with a small, checkered part that resembles
the popular Aakhijhyal style, familiar to most Nepalese. The
intricately carved window along with its unusual shape gives it an even
distinct three-dimensional look. Art enthusiasts call this the biggest
asset of the window. While there are hundreds of instances of wonderful
art and craft in and around Kathmandu valley, Deshemaru Jhya, has
managed to stand out because of its unique pattern". - source

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